Climb the Vertical Learning Curve

Founders need to master a huge number of skills and topics all while scrambling to keep their business running.

Feel the Boot is here to walk with you along the difficult and rewarding path you have chosen.

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108. The Waiting Game: Why Pre-Seed Investors Delay and How to Speed Up Commitment

Why do investors play the waiting game, and how can you get them off the fence and committed earlier?

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95. You’re delivering your pitch deck ask wrong 🤯 What you should say instead 😎

Most founders are doing their “ask” wrong and seriously damaging their chances of success.

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85. How venture capital kills startups ☠️

VC investment is a double-edged sword. It can launch your startup like a rocket, but it can also cause it to explode on the launch pad.

Learn how taking venture capital investments can destroy your company.

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76. Investor Updates: how, why, and an investor update template

Investor update emails are your best tool for keeping investors, potential investors, advisors, and supporters in the loop and engaged with your progress. This framework and template will help.

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66. 💵 Pre-revenue startup funding: valuations & venture capital

If you're thinking about raising funds for your startup, you might be asking what your company worth right now, the pre-money valuation? I'm going to pull back the curtain and explain to you how investors look at valuing your startup.